THE WHO Quadrophenia 2 LP ORIG UK 1973 Track 1ST PRESS Double NMINT

	£		50
	$		66

THE WHO
''QUADROPHENIA''

Quadrophenia is the sixth studio album by English rock band The Who, released on 26 October 1973 by Track Records. It is a double album and the group's second rock opera. The story follows a young mod named Jimmy and his search for self-worth and importance, set in London and Brighton in 1965. It is the only Who album to be entirely composed by group leader Pete Townshend.

The group started work on the album in 1972, trying to follow up Tommy and Who's Next, which had both achieved substantial critical and commercial success. Recording was delayed due to bassist John Entwistle and singer Roger Daltrey working on solo albums, while drummer Keith Moon worked on films, and because a new studio was not finished in time, the group had to use Ronnie Lane's Mobile Studio. As well as the group's typical playing styles, especially from Moon, the album makes significant use of Townshend's multi-tracked synthesizers and sound effects, and Entwistle's layered horn parts. Relationships between the group and manager Kit Lambert broke down irretrievably during recording and he had left the band's services by the time the album was released.

An all time CLASSIC must have in any Vinyl Collection!

This is the Original 1st UK Pressing of this album from 1973 with the 22-page booklet and matt labels.

First Issue Pressing copies in this condition are increasingly scarce.
I have never come across a better copy than this.

ORIGINAL U.K. 1973 STEREO PRESSING
TRACK 2406 110

DOUBLE ALBUM WITH 22-PAGE BOOKLET

RECORD MATRIX NUMBERS
MATRIX 2406-110 A1 // B1 - 2406-111 A1 // B2
MOTHER STAMPERS 1 AFTER MATRIX NUMBERS

RECORD LABELS
SMOOTH MATT BLACK PAPER LABELS. 'TRACK' LOGO AT 12 O'CLOCK.
STATES ''MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN'' AROUND OUTER EDGE OF LABEL

RECORD COVER
2 LP 1ST ISSUE FOLD-OUT GATEFOLD SLEEVE
WITH 22-PAGE FIRMLY STAPLED BOOKLET
TRACK DELUXE DOUBLE 2657 013 TO SPINE

SIDE 1
I AM THE SEA
THE REAL ME
QUADROPHENIA
CUT MY HAIR
THE PUNK AND THE GODFATHER

SIDE 2
I'M THE ONE
THE DIRTY JOBS
HELPLESS DANCER
IS IT IN MY HEAD
I'VE HAD ENOUGH

SIDE 3
5:15
SEA AND SAND
DROWNED
BELL BOY 

SIDE 4
DOCTOR JIMMY
THE ROCK
LOVE, REIGN O'ER ME

CONDITION

I am incredibly fussy when it comes to condition and have invested much time and money in pursuit of perfection when collecting treasured titles, often upgrading at huge cost just to get that perfect copy. I will always be 100% honest and try to mention everything however small because I know that you as a serious collector demand the same. I know only full well the dissappointment and time wasting of dealing with sellers who mislead when it comes to condition. I trust my grading below will answer most questions put please feel free to contact me if you need anything else.

RECORD
RECORD CONDITION (BOTH): NEAR MINT
RECORD CONDITION (BOTH) 1-10 SCALE: 9

RECORD LABELS
RECORD LABEL CONDITION: NEAR MINT
RECORD LABEL CONDITION 1-10 SCALE: 9
Spindle hole marks suggest perhaps 2-3 plays.

RECORD PAPER SLEEVE
RECORD PAPER SLEEVE CONDITION: NEAR MINT
RECORD PAPER SLEEVE CONDITION 1-10 SCALE: 9
Original Track Polylined Inner sleeves..

RECORD COVER
RECORD COVER CONDITION: EXCELLENT/NEAR MINT
RECORD COVER CONDITION 1-10 SCALE: 8.5
Just minor surface and edge wear.
Tiny crease to rear lower left and just a hint of ringwear - these are heavy thick LP's.

OTHER ITEMS
22 PAGE BOOKLET: NEAR MINT
BOOKLET CONDITION 1-10 SCALE: 9

This is a treasure in any collection and a rare opportunity to acquire!

PACKAGING/SHIPPING INFORMATION

This is from my own personal collection put together over the last 40 years.
All my records are stored upright with the records removed from their original inner sleeve and put into a new white sleeve which is then put into a stiff white protective card sleeve, this saves wear on the original inner record sleeve and prevents ringwear. The record cover is then carefully put into a heavyweight plastic sleeve. This is how they will be delivered to you and will be sent in strong and secure packaging to ensure they arrive with you in the same condition as they leave me.

U.K. Items of value greater than £50 (including shipping) must be sent Special Delivery as Royal Mail Signed For only includes compensation up to £50 so please wait for me to invoice after the auction close or alternatively select the Special Delivery option.

Non U.K. despatch will be by Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed or UK Mail.

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR BIDDING!

Due to a forthcoming move I have no choice but to thin my collection so thIs is a very reluctant sale that is now looking for a good home!